In music continuous flow of equal speed is called

Correct option is B

The Correct Answer is Laya
In Indian classical music, Laya refers to the tempo or the speed of a musical composition. When a musical phrase or piece is rendered with continuous flow at an equal and steady speed, it is said to be performed in a balanced Laya. It forms the backbone of rhythm in both vocal and instrumental performances.
Laya controls the pace and time movement of music, and every composition or improvisation must adhere to a steady Laya to ensure rhythmic clarity and coherence. When notes or rhythmic syllables (bols) are spaced equally over time, that evenness is what we call Laya.
There are three main types of Laya:
· Vilambit Laya: Slow tempo, often used in classical khayal and alap
· Madhya Laya: Medium tempo, suitable for semi-classical styles like thumri or bhajan
· Drut Laya: Fast tempo, used in taranas or fast-paced improvisations
Information Booster:
· Laya is not bound by beat cycles (taal) but interacts with them. For example, a tabla solo can maintain its Laya irrespective of the taal, though both are related.
· A skilled musician maintains internal Laya (sur-laya), even without external rhythm instruments.
· In dance (Kathak, Bharatanatyam), Laya is essential for synchronization with the rhythmic footwork and bols.
· In practice, students often use a metronome or tabla app to maintain Laya during Riyaz (practice).
Additional Knowledge:
· Sam: The first beat of a Taal cycle, marked with emphasis and used as a reference point. It is not related to speed.
· Taal: Refers to the rhythmic cycle (like Teentaal with 16 beats), but Taal is a structure, not the speed of delivery.
· Chhanda: Refers to the metrical or poetic pattern within which rhythmic or lyrical phrases are set, common in both music and dance.